lightning strikes my '85 vette! Now: What can happen?

[Bruce]

Getting an estimate will tell alot.
Might total the car for what it will cost to repair, and but then the car is
their's, no all insurance cos. will offer the owner a buy back.

Seems like the phase of the moon comes into play on things like fire damage.
I've done more then a few arson repairs, and it's crazy what some adjusters
write at times.  Some will low bid the repairs, and then the repair shop can
write amendments for addition unseen damage.   Then I've seen relatively
minor stuff total a car.

Just remember how much of the car is libal to be taken apart to fix this
stuff.  Unless you have a good shop to do it, be leery.   Disassembly of
cars interior is very labor intensive, and if the tech is cutting corners,
well you'll never be happy.

AND inspect everything very closely to make sure everything is working
before you sign off on accepting repairs.
Bruce





> So as I sit and wait for the insurance adjuster to come look at the car,
I'm
> wondering if they think something like this is worth fixing. What does
> everyone think? The ECM is toast for sure.... wiring harness near the fuse
> box melted and put out alot of smoke.... digital dash is completely
> gone..... a/c controls don't do anything anymore (no fans, no a/c
compressor
> action)...... stereo went dead.... And don't forget the body damage under
> the seat, and the windshield and trim will need to be replaced.....
> I'm guessing all sensors could be suspect right now. Especially stuff like
> the MAF, TPS and Injectors... would an insurance company actually think
this
> is something that can be repaired? I actually want them to total it
because
> I don't want some electrical gremlin to pop up a few months down the road
> and the insurance has already closed the book on the repair, you know?
> Give me your thoughts.... or if anyone has experience with this sort of
> thing, let me know what happened....
> Craig M.

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